How to guide to assist you in creating your own community website on the Webjam platform

1. How to guide
Create your own
community network

2. For one minute... CONTENTS
...imagine a place where you can 1.Getting Started
make a website that incorporates Creating a network from scratch - registering
Copying a network you like
everything that is great about the Using a template
internet. A place where you can add The ‘Edit’ button
YouTube videos, flickr photos, Google 2.The T Bar
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maps, the weather, horoscopes, Settings
Google calendar, Yahoo mail, Google Modules
mail, Venda shops, Amazon and more Styles
Members
including adding widgets you found
whilst searching the web. 3.Going Premium
Remove/add own advertisements
Use domain name
r
And…all with just one mouse click! Branded newsletter functionality
Branded top bar & footer
Well…you just found it. Co-branded registration
4. Improve your network
Welcome to Webjam! Search Engine Optimisation
Including a Header
Moderation
Statistics
Welcome to Webjam!

3. Registering an account – option 1
On www.webjam.com click the Create your network button or click ‘create
new network’ at the top of any Webjam page.
The registration light box will
appear (see left). Fill it in then click
‘Register and proceed’.
Now choose a title for the network
you are about to create and click
‘Create my network!’
Part 1: Getting started with Webjam

4. Finding a network to copy – option 2
Alternatively you can duplicate the style and layout of a network in an instant.
Searching A new light box will appear and all you need to do is
Find a network you like by
select the checkbox: ‘A copy of this network’*
searching through the
Give your new site a name and click on ‘Create my
thousands on offer using the
network’ and it’s a done deal, a copy of your chosen
search tool in the top bar.
site will appear instantaneously.
click ‘Create new network’
on the left of the top bar.*
*If this option is not available the editor has chosen not to allow replication.
See other site ideas at
www.webjam.com/explore
Part 1: Getting started with Webjam

5. Templates – option 3
Create your site in seconds!
Every site is a potential template that you can copy. You can
also access themed templates created by us; visit
webjam.com/templates to see.
If you like what you see
click the ‘Start!’ button
Click on a template to be taken to the site. to replicate and begin
editing!
Start!
Part 1: Getting started with Webjam

6. The EDIT button
There are a few key notes to take in
before you begin creating.
Depending on what you have
added to your page the ‘EDIT’
button allows you to moderate
and amend your module. It
allows you to do anything from
create tags for ‘flickr’ and
‘YouTube’ modules to changing
By clicking on the ‘ADD’ button the styles of forums and blogs.
you are able to add specific Just click ‘EDIT’ to open up a
modules to other pages on your whole new world of what we do.
site. For example if you see a
widget you like on another site
click ‘ADD’ from the top right of
the module and choose which
page you wish to add to.
Looking after your site

7. The T Bar
op
This is where the magic happens!
Using this toolbar you are able to
Access the module
editing buttons by first
control anything that takes place on
clicking ‘edit site’ your network. Everything from
The view site tool adding content, changing the style
allows you to see the to removing pages. Over the next
page displayed from the few stages we will look at exactly
point of view of an what you can achieve by using the
editor, a member or a top bar.
passer by. Click on the
down arrow to select.
Part 2: The Top Bar

8. Settings 1. Edit the title of your network and
Control your network add tags so that your site is picked 2. Use the description
from the ‘settings’ tab. up through search engines. box to add info about
your site.
4. You can set
your page privacy
at four levels.
Public, Members
only Custom &
Private.
5. Delete pages by
clicking the red cross. Be
3. Change the title of the pages in careful as you will delete
the available text boxes. everything on that page!
Part 2: The Top Bar

9. Modules
Making web content easy.
Use ‘modules’ to turn your blank canvas into
It’s so easy to
a spectacular website. Don’t be scared, create my
knowing about code is not necessary.
website!!
Click the modules tab and you can access a
wealth of materials from blogs to
flickr add-ons. Some modules
f Part 2: The Top Bar - modules

10. Part 2: Adding Modules
Transform your blank canvas
Inserting a module onto your site couldn’t
be more simple. Find the module you wish
to add from the modules tab. In this case When the blog appears on
we are adding a blog. your page, tap ‘Write new
post’
You can either drag and drop the module Use the
‘EDIT’ button
onto the page or alternatively click ‘+ TO to change
PAGE’ Do this with any module you like the features
until you are satisfied with your content. A new light box will of your
module
appear where you can
Remember to access your modules click start writing. You are now
‘Modules.’ ready to become the next
Charles Dickens! It’s easy.
Part 2: The Top Bar - modules

11. Adding a forum
Anyone can start a discussion
2. Then choose
1. Click.. & my
…‘modules’ then ‘me
‘Post a new topic.’
A new page will
community’ tab and add a
appear for you to
forum to your page. post a topic.
3. People can easily
reply by clicking the
topic headline. To
subscribe to updates
on the forum click
the ‘subscribe’
button.
Part 2: The Top Bar – Modules/Forums

12. Styles
Customise your pages
Want to make your site look good? By
using the styles tab you are able to
choose a specific design for your site. It
covers everything from colours to link Click on the ‘styles’ tab and choose
styles. ‘Webjam styles’ and find one that
you like. By clicking a style you are
Make your style unique by selecting able to see a preview of how your
‘Customise style’. Here you can site will look. If you don’t like what
choose exactly how you want your you got just hit ‘Reset’. Simple.
website to look. Orange Boxes and
brown text? We don’t mind - it’s
your website!
Part 2: The Top Bar – Styles

13. Styles
Create your own header
Click ‘edit site’ and on
the left hand side of Feeling Clever?
the page under the
stats button is a Rich
text module. Click
‘EDIT’
1. Using the measurements 1000pixels X
200pixels you can design a header using photo
editing software or add a photo/image
2. Hit the styles tab and choose ‘Customise style’
Here you can add your
3. Click ‘Change image’
title.
4. Upload your image.
5. Set the height at 200px and click save.
Part 2: The Top Bar – Styles

14. Members
Get other networks involved
Click the ‘members’ tab
and on the left hand side
of your ‘Members list’ click
‘Invite members’ to invite
your friends to join your
site. They will be sent an
email inviting them to join
which will include a link to
your site. Use the join permissions
drop down menu to
select who you want to
be able to access your
site.
Part 2: The Top Bar – Members

15. Members Choose this check box to select all
Who’s who? members. This is useful should you
wish to send a newsletter to your
whole community.
Use the members page to see who is a
member of your network and how many
Click the box to make a
members you have. You can also use
member a co-editor of Use the red
this function to make members co-
the site. Click the + for ‘x’ to cancel
editors, delete members and send
specific page co-editing. memberships.
messages and newsletters.
Part 2: The Top Bar – Members

16. Members
Who are they? Use the ‘Members form’ to gather
information about your users. Set
up the questions and click Save.
New users will be asked to fill in the
form when they join.
Use the red x
to delete
Decide on the type of questions.
question and answer and
whether the question is
mandatory or not.
Part 2: The Top Bar – Members

17. Going Premium
It’s easy to get full control of your network and
it doesn’t cost the earth either.
Click ‘Settings’ in the top
bar then ‘Premium Settings’
Premium costs
less than £10 a
month on a yearly
plan.
Going Premium allows you to:
•Remove/add own advertisements enabling you to monetise your community
•Use domain name use your own domain name for the website
•Branded newsletter functionality send up to 5000 newsletters per month
•Branded top bar & footer replace the Webjam logo with yours on the top bar
•Co-branded registration change the registration light boxes
Part 3 – Going Premium

18. Remove/add own advertisements
Delete the Advertisements module to create a completely ad-free
network. Alternatively, earn money from your network by using any ad
serving service.
To remove ads: On your network click the 'edit site' tab. Click the delete
button 'X' in the header of the Advertisements module.
To serve your own ads:
1. Delete the Advertisements module from your page.
2. Sign up for ad serving from a provider (see our tip on adverts here)
3. Use the HTML code provided by the ad server and paste it into a 'Free
HTML' module (from modules > My content)
4. Ads will be automatically served on your network in the size and
module position you choose.
“Sign up to
Premium and start
monetising your
site in minutes”
Part 3 – Going Premium

19. Use your own domain name
Map your own registered domain name to your
network.
1. Purchase a domain name from a domain name
provider (a registrar).
2. At your domain registrar, go to the DNS
Management services and change the CNAME making
the domain point at the IP name:
webjam.com
thus: domain name CNAME webjam.com
3. On your network, in the 'settings' tab, under
'Standard Settings' submit your domain name (URL)
for your domain to be automatically mapped to your
network.
Part 3 – Going Premium

20. Branded newsletter functionality
Send out up to 5,000 branded newsletters to your
members.
To customise your members' newsletter; go to the “The increase to
'members' tab, then 'Newsletter settings' and click on 5000 emails per
'Branded settings’. Add your own logo or image using the month is applied
'Change image' button. Change the newsletter header & immediately
footer using the editing toolbar and change the after upgrading
background using the colour palette. to premium.”
To create and send your newsletter go to 'Members' >
'Members list', choose the recipients and click the 'Send
newsletter' button.
The increase to 5000 emails per month is applied
immediately after upgrading. A counter of available emails
left to send within the month appears in 'Members' >
'Members list'.
Part 3 – Going Premium

21. Branded top bar & footer
Customise your network to suit your needs by replacing the Webjam
logo and changing the top bar style then tailoring the footer to
include links and information about who you are.
To customise the top bar and footer, go to
the 'styles' tab, then the 'Premium styles'
tab and make changes.
Under 'Custom top bar' add your own logo
or image using the 'Change image' button.
Change the background and font colours
using the colour palettes (not shown).
Under 'Custom footer' check the check box
to activate the personalised footer area
and enter the HTML of your custom footer.
Note that when you add a branded footer
the Webjam footer decreases in size to
include only essential links.
Part 3 – Going Premium

22. Co-branded registration
Customise the style of the registration screens –
to include your logo, brand, look and feel.
To customise the registration light box, go
to the 'styles' tab, then the 'Customise
style' tab and under 'Registration form' tick
the box stating: 'Activate my branded
registration form' and Save.
This will apply the same style to the Going premium
Registration light box as you have for your on Webjam costs
module header. just £12.95 per
month or £99 per
year.
Part 3 – Going Premium

23. Improving your network
We’re here to help network editors make the most of
their site and we offer a range of resources on our
community pages.
,
This part of the guide offers some pointers
on some of these resources and how you
can use them to improve your site.
Going premium allows
Contents you to domain map
1. Search Engine Optimisation your site.
2. Including a Header
3. Moderation
4. Statistics
Part 4 – Improve your site
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24. Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
SEO is useful mainly to people who have upgraded to Premium
and have domain mapped their network.
SEO helps have your pages ranked
well in search engines. These tips
don’t guarantee an increased ranking, Give your network a title,
but they will get you started in the making sure you use the same
words in you tags.
right direction. The changes to be
made are within the ‘settings’ tab on
your top bar. Give your network a description
to encourage people to click
through to your site.
Decide on a small number of
keywords that, if entered into
a search engine, should
increase the relevance of
your page within a search.
Make sure that the word is
used relatively often in the
normal content of your page
and site
Get more info on SEO here

25. Including a header
Do you want your network to stand out from the crowd?
Want to give it the edge over other’s websites? Here’s how
In a design program create Now choose a
a new document that is colour or pattern &
1000pixels (px) wide and use the fill tool to
200px high. colour the header.
Using the type tool Now add some
to put in the title images to give a
of your network. style to the header.
Click here for more header help

26. Moderation
Control who looks at your site and who can access specific pages.
Having the ability to change the privacy settings on specific
modules as well as pages can be used to great effect when
recruiting new members.
PUBLIC means that any user from any network can view the page.
MEMBERS OF THIS NETWORK keeps certain aspects of the site
Going premium
private for people who have joined your network.
on Webjam costs
PRIVATE can be used as an admin page where only you as the
just £12.95 per
editor have access.
month or £99 per
CUSTOM is the term used when certain modules have had their
year.
status changed. Some private, some members and some public.
Moderating your network

27. Moderation
Keep tabs on users contributions with our unique search tool
In your admin page add a ‘search module’ from the
‘Webjam toolbox.’ Choose ‘EDIT’ and make the search
private so only you can see it. Keep the search ‘within this
network’ so you are only moderating within your network.
Input your search The results then Use the links to visit
term in the box and appear in a new the pages you want
click search page. to moderate.
Moderating your network

28. Statistics
By clicking the stats tab on the right hand side of your top bar you are
able to see how many visitors your site has had over the last day,
month and week. It’s a fantastic tool for a quick reference. It’s simple
to delve further into where your visitors are coming from and which
pages they are looking at by adding Google analytics.
Analytics is the measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of
internet data for purposes of understanding and optimising web site
usage
To add analytics to your site you need to obtain a tracking code from
the analytics website (we’ve explained how here) and place it on your
network.
If you want to track every page and already have premium just add the
code into your custom header from ‘styles’ then ‘premium styles’ and
finally custom <head> in the top bar.
Then watch your visitors arrive!
Part 4 – Improve your network

29. Summary
The top 5 points for building a network
Index: See an index Style: Change the
Content of your pages and style of your network by
Webjam is so easy to move from page to clicking ‘styles’ on the
use. To make your page by clicking the toolbar and selecting
site look great all you ‘Settings’ tab. one that suits you.
have to do is click ‘+
to page’ or drag and
drop modules. You
will create your own
personalised network Members: Make Premium: Take
within a matter of members co-editors control of your whole
minutes. of one page or the site from the URL to
whole site in the the footer by making
‘Members’ tab. it Premium.
Some useful tips

30. Quick tips.
The top 5 helpful tips for building your network
Found a network you
TOP TIP!! Add a column by
like? Why not copy it
Use modules to clicking the plus sign.
and have their style
engage your Use the x to delete
on your site?
community. Add the column.
forums, blogs,
5
photos, polls and RSS
feeds plus a whole
host of other stuff
just by clicking a Control privacy settings Find out how many
button. by clicking ‘EDIT’ in the people have visited
top right corner of your your site in the last
modules and change day, week or month.
the access dropdown.
Some useful tips

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